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Special Education Schools in Utah

In <nil>, 1,160 students earned their Special Ed degrees in UT.

A Special Education major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Utah

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 948
Master’s Degree 191
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Associate Degree 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Utah, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Utah

5,200 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $46,820, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

1,256 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
150,116 Total Students

The average student takes 5.10 years to complete their degree at WGU. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
27,426 Total Students

In their early career, USU grads earn an average salary of $42,027. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
34,464 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,867. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,102 a year.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
34,811 Total Students

In their early career, BYU grads earn an average salary of $53,940. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,522. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
41,262 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,464.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
29,774 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,734 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#7

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Westminster College Salt Lake.

#8

Snow College

Ephraim
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
6,106 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,049. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Special Education Careers in UT

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 34% $41,650
Special Education Teachers 28% $74,360
Middle School Special Education Teachers 27% $51,210
Special Education Professors 26% $41,080
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 26% $41,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,460
Curriculum & Instruction 2,791
Teacher Education Subject Specific 2,306
Instructional Media Design 2,183
Educational Assessment 1,239
Educational Administration 669
Teaching English or French 586
General Education 190

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